Something For All You Old Tool Heads

[ElJay370]

Cool restoration video of an old fractal vice.



I think I need one of these.

 

[OlDefGuy]

I would hate to think what a new one would cost if anyone still makes them. A decent fixed straight jaw hobbyists mill vise start at about $200.00 and move into unobtainium very quickly.

 

[Peegoo]

A decent vise is the first shop tool you should get after you install a workbench.

 

[nojazzhere]

A decent vise is the first shop tool you should get after you install a workbench.

I agree 100%......the SECOND tool should be a bench grinder, on a stand. You won't believe (unless you already own one) just how useful they are.

 

[OlDefGuy]

Was a machinist for 25 years, I agree with you both.

 

[guitarbuilder]

I survived 40 years of woodworking without one...in fact I never ever heard of one until today. It's a cool idea though.

 

[eddiewagner]

That was interesting. I had no idea….

 

[ElJay370]

I would hate to think what a new one would cost if anyone still makes them. A decent fixed straight jaw hobbyists mill vise start at about $200.00 and move into unobtainium very quickly.

A quick Google search didn’t turn up much of anything. I guess it’s a thing that just isn’t made anymore. The one in the video looks like it’s probably 80 years old.

 

[David Barnett]

That video could be used for ASMR.

 

[OlDefGuy]

www.fractalvise.com Made for engravers price is “to be announced” but you can put a deposit on one

Sorry I’m not smart enough to make a hyperlink with my phone

 

[OlDefGuy]

Hey I made a hyperlink!

 

[schmee]

That is cool. With today's cutting technology they ought to not be super expensive, but probably would be...

 

[Cam]

Very cool vice! I have never seen one like that!

 

[raito]

A quick Google search didn’t turn up much of anything. I guess it’s a thing that just isn’t made anymore. The one in the video looks like it’s probably 80 years old.

There’s files out there to 3D print them.

 

[drmordo]

Epic vid. I want one.

Just imagine the man hours that went into making that vice 100 years ago.

 

[trev333]

fascinating to watch.... I'm amazed someone thought it all up to make it.... I'd never seen one before either...

 

[telemnemonics]

A decent vise is the first shop tool you should get after you install a workbench.

“A” vise?

What do you mean?
Is that like having “A” toe and “A” finger?

 

[Peegoo]

“A” vise? What do you mean? Is that like having “A” toe and “A” finger?

Well, ya start with one.

 

[OlDefGuy]

“A” vise?

What do you mean?
Is that like having “A” toe and “A” finger?

You know; smoking, drinking, cursing-that kinda stuff.

 

[RollingBender]

That is the coolest vise I have ever seen. Added to the list of “someday” tools.